GaBi Paper Clip Tutorial - GaBi Software

Procedure
You have to specify where you would like to locate this new object. Since this object is the
product that you are producing, it makes sense to place it in the valuable substances
folder, under systems, parts and metal parts.
This categorisation is relevant for balance calculations in GaBi so make sure you select
the appropriate location for your new flow.
36. Select ‘Valuable substances > Systems > Parts > Metal parts’ and click ‘OK.’
You can now edit the name of the flow and add any additional information.
The reference quantity of a new flow is automatically set to mass. This means that the
standard unit of this flow is measured in kg. If you add new quantities to this flow, you also
need to enter the quantity related to 1kg of this flow. You do this by entering a number and
unit. We will do this now.
Because our functional unit is one paper clip (and not mass) you should specify this in the
quantities list.
37. Add a new quantity to the flow by double clicking on the empty ‘Quantity’ box and
typing ‘number of pieces.’
Then you have to define a conversion factor to mass.
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